Senator Sanders Proposes Blocking Sale of 39,000 Bombs and Warheads to Israel
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 82. Record Vote Number: 165. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)
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The US Senate rejected a pair of resolutions by Senator Bernie Sanders (S.J.Res. 33 and 26) aimed at blocking $8.8 billion in bombs and munitions to Israel. The first resolution, targeting heavy bombs, failed 15-82, with a minority of Democrats supporting the measure.
Reporting on a shift in Senate dynamics, this article notes that while earlier efforts like the April vote on S.J.Res. 33 saw only 15 supporters, Democratic opposition to arms sales grew significantly by mid-2025 due to humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
The Senate resoundingly defeated Senator Bernie Sanders' attempt to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel. Critics of the resolutions, including GOP leaders, argued that the measures would abandon a key ally during a pivotal security crisis.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
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